{"id":1678,"date":"2025-02-12T02:55:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T02:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:18:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:18:23","slug":"how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed: Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working Error [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Howdy friends, you are here because your browser Windows Explorer has Stopped Working, am I right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, in this post we will share the best method on how to fix the problem Explorer has stopped working on windows.<\/p>\n<p>Windows has one &#8220;core feature&#8221;, wherewith this feature, all Windows functions can be run properly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1757 size-full\" title=\"How To Fix Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-Windows-Explorer-Has-Stopped-Working.jpg\" alt=\"How To Fix Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-Windows-Explorer-Has-Stopped-Working.jpg 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-Windows-Explorer-Has-Stopped-Working-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, we know this feature as Windows Explorer, whose main function is as a system UI ( user interface ).<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68122c9a2deba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68122c9a2deba\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#One_of_the_Problems_in_Windows_Explorer\" title=\"One of the Problems in Windows Explorer\">One of the Problems in Windows Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#How_to_Fix_Windows_Explorer_Has_Stopped_Working\" title=\"How to Fix\u00a0Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working\">How to Fix\u00a0Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#1_Check_Storage\" title=\"1. Check\u00a0Storage\">1. Check\u00a0Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#2_Scan_the_System_with_CMD\" title=\"2. Scan the System with CMD\">2. Scan the System with CMD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#3_Using_System_Restore\" title=\"3. Using System Restore\">3. Using System Restore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#4_Reinstall\" title=\"4. Reinstall\">4. Reinstall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-explorer-has-stopped-working\/#The_Final_Word\" title=\"The Final Word\">The Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_Problems_in_Windows_Explorer\"><\/span><strong>One of the Problems in Windows Explorer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is one problem that sometimes occurs, which interferes with the performance of Windows Explorer. The problem in question is the stopped working alias force close.<\/p>\n<p>When this problem occurs, usually Explorer will experience not responding, which is then followed by the message &#8221; Windows Explorer has stopped working &#8220;, which ultimately makes all icons and <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-hide-taskbar-on-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taskbar in Windows disappear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This problem is of course quite troublesome, considering its very vital function as UI.\u00a0Automatically, we can&#8217;t run our PC or laptop normally.<\/p>\n<p>The problem of\u00a0not responding\u00a0to\u00a0stopped working\u00a0itself can occur in all versions of Windows, starting from Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, especially in previous versions.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve even experienced this problem in several versions of Windows myself, you know.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5b2e5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffccff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Is your <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/fix-google-chrome-slow-on-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Chrome Slow on Windows<\/a>? Want to increase the speed of google chrome? If yes, then you can read our previous post where we shared briefly the best method on how to speed up slow chrome.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Windows_Explorer_Has_Stopped_Working\"><\/span><strong>How to Fix\u00a0Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, here I want to discuss how to solve Windows Explorer has stopped working, for those of you who are probably experiencing this problem, but are confused about how to fix it.<\/p>\n<p>To shorten the time, here is the discussion:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Storage\"><\/span><strong>1. Check\u00a0Storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Storage\u00a0(assuming here the hard disk) is closely related to system problems.\u00a0Because in fact, the hard drive is a place where we store Windows data and install it.<\/p>\n<p>There are several problems that commonly occur with hard drives. One of the most common is bad sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Bad sectors themselves are conditions in which the sectors on the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/hard-drive-repair-how-to-repair-a-damaged-hard-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hard drive are damaged<\/a>, thus making the data stored on them unreadable.<\/p>\n<p>Bad sectors\u00a0usually occur due to unstable power supply problems, jagged hard drives, or even drops.<\/p>\n<p>So, what does this have to do with Windows Explorer?<\/p>\n<p>Very connected. If there are bad sectors on the system, Windows will experience a decrease in performance and errors in certain functions. Among other things, Microsoft Explorer experienced this stopped working.<\/p>\n<p>So, therefore, you have to check the hard drive first, because maybe the hard drive used is already damaged.<\/p>\n<p>You can check it with certain software, such as HDTune for example.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1752\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Check-Storage.png\" alt=\"Check\u00a0Storage\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Check-Storage.png 736w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Check-Storage-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But if it turns out that the hard drive is still normal, you can try the next method.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/missing-operating-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missing Operating System : How to Easily Fix The Error<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Fix: Computer Turns on But No Display [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/computer-turns-on-but-no-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix: Computer Turns on But No Display<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Scan_the_System_with_CMD\"><\/span><strong>2. Scan the System with CMD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the next step, you can verify, maybe there is a damaged system file. This verification process can be done using the Command Prompt (CMD).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">First, click\u00a0<strong>Start<\/strong>\u00a0first.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Type &#8221;\u00a0<strong>CMD<\/strong> &#8221; in the\u00a0search field.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Right-click on the search results and select\u00a0<strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Type &#8221;\u00a0<strong>Sfc \/ scannow<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;, press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>, then wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1753\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD.png\" alt=\"Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working\" width=\"600\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD.png 480w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The length of the process itself depends on the performance of the computer you are using.\u00a0It could be fast, and it could take a long time.\u00a0So, just wait, yes.<\/p>\n<p>Oh yes, if there is a message to insert the installer CD, please just insert the required installer CD.<\/p>\n<p>If so, go ahead by checking the system drive.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The method is like this:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Go to the <strong>Computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Right-click\u00a0the\u00a0system\u00a0drive\u00a0(usually\u00a0drive\u00a0C \ud83d\ude42 and click\u00a0<strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Then please go to the\u00a0<strong>Tool\u00a0<\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">In the\u00a0<strong>Error Checking<\/strong> column, click\u00a0<strong>Check<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<strong>Scan Drive<\/strong>\u00a0option\u00a0and just wait for the process to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1754\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD-1.png\" alt=\"Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD-1.png 917w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Scan-the-System-with-CMD-1-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Using_System_Restore\"><\/span><strong>3. Using System Restore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>System Restore\u00a0is a Windows feature that functions to restore Windows to its condition at a certain time.<\/p>\n<p>This System Restore can be very helpful in fixing various errors in Windows, especially those related to system files.<\/p>\n<p>To run a System Restore, the method varies, depending on <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-version-of-windows-do-i-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what version of Windows you are using<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Windows 7 and Windows 10, have different System Restore appearances.<\/p>\n<p>The solution?\u00a0You can learn more via YouTube or other articles, with the keyword &#8220;System Restore Windows 10&#8221; (for example).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reinstall\"><\/span><span id=\"4_Install_Ulang\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>4. Reinstall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if it still doesn&#8217;t work, like it or not you have to reinstall your Windows.<\/p>\n<p>The conclusion from the previous 3 points, most of the causes of Explorer Has Stopped Working are usually corrupted or corrupted system files.<\/p>\n<p>Error or corrupt the system itself can be eliminated by installing it again. Because by reinstalling, old system data will be replaced with new system data so that all errors will disappear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5b2e5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffccff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">To do the install again, I recommend removing the disk (after the disk is formatted), so that the drive you want to install is truly in a state fresh.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Word\"><\/span><strong>The Final Word<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those are the four short ways that I think are the most effective in overcoming the\u00a0error\u00a0message\u00a0&#8221;\u00a0Windows Explorer has stopped working\u00a0&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>I have tested all of these methods myself.\u00a0In addition, in this way, until now\u00a0this kind of\u00a0error\u00a0has disappeared and I have never encountered it again.<\/p>\n<p>You can try the tips one by one, in order to find which one is the most appropriate for your condition.<\/p>\n<p>Still, have questions about a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-in\/help\/4026617\/windows-10-windows-explorer-has-a-new-name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Explorer<\/a> freeze problem?\u00a0You can ask directly through the comment box provided below this article.<\/p>\n<p>May be useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Howdy friends, you are here because your browser Windows Explorer has Stopped Working, am I right? 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